Emerald Ash Borer May Become a Problem for Olive Growers

In October 2014, researchers at Wright State University discovered that an invasive insect called the emerald ash borer (EAB) was attacking white fringetrees (Chionanthus virginicus) in addition to ash trees. This was big news at the time. The EAB had already killed tens of millions of ash trees, and the fact that it could harm another species made it even more devastating. Now the same researchers have found that the EAB can also successfully complete development on olive trees.

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